LOL! (((Hugs))) thank you for your kind words.

So sorry for your losses Banshie.

Very thoughtful merrymay- (((hugs))) for you too!!!!

Ya see? Giving "peace a chance". * wink*

Hope a good day for all.

Every once in a while, someone in this country and/or other countries goes loony- toons and takes out as many people as possible.

It's horrible, it's tragic, it's frightening, it's devastating, it's depressing.

Why do you think the military should somehow magically be exempt from this sort of thing happening within its ranks?

The action of one person who's probably not 'all there' and who was acting alone does not reflect badly on the entire U.S. Military.

Sorry for your losses Banshie! ((HUGS)))

First of all, it's sad when any life is lost to violence and war.

Is 'world peace' an unrealistic achievement? Maybe so.... but that doesn't mean we should dismiss it. If more people were as 'unrealistic' as John Lennon was, the world would certainly be a better place. Would it not?

When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down happy. They told me I didnt understand the assignment, and I told them they didnt understand life. -John Lennon

He was FIVE. And already smarter than most adults.

That's my opinion, and I stand my ground :)

eph, i love that story. john lennon was so kick ass.

He sure was :)

Which is why soooo many people adore(d) him, and his views. I'm happily included.

Never once "dismissed" the idea of "peace. Personally I wouldn't hold John Lennon as my guide to the key of life. He writes a good diddy as I said before. My thoughts on him in general, I'll just keep that one to myself.

I'm "happy" but so aware of the reality. Passivism is just as bad as pure aggressiveness.

Standing your ground is quite wonderful. Sharing your opinion is as well. That's probably one thing we could agree on. :)

Here is my favorite John Lennon song that almost always brings a tear of joy to my eyes..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s9dxrkzbsI

Love

You said peace was unrealistic. How is that not a dismissal?

Not trying to start an argument, I genuinely would like clarification if I am misunderstanding.

"I'm "happy" but so aware of the reality. Passivism is just as bad as pure aggressiveness."

Well that is YOUR reality, not mine. I feel anything can be as bad as anything when balance is lost.

And I don't claim to be "happy".

I don't feel you are trying to start any arguement, not at all.

My point is that regardless of what is "nice" or what would be "right", the reality is as long as you have humans who are running with their own agendas whether it be politics, religion or whatever "view" they have, you will not have this "peace." It does not matter what walk of life you come from.

Money,egos, power. It's sad yes but it will not change. Having all the hope in the world won't change it. It applies to all areas of life not just "wars".

Being dismissive would be that I do not value your thoughts or ideas. ( or that I do not value people in general) I do not have to agree though. I still stand on my opinion about John Lennon.

All's good in my book- appreciate the discussion.

Well thank you for your explanation :)

I think you make some valid points.... that being said, I think things would be so much worse if we all felt peace was unrealistic. That's all I'm saying. There can't be balance without opposing forces.

Wasn't referring to your happiness. Never said anything about YOU personally. It was the reference of your quote about Lennon at 5 yrs old. -

My reality is fine as you feel yours is. Balance is key with most things I would think? That was my point, about passivism and all out aggression. I just posted my meaning and saw your two follow up responses. This was not personal nor would I assume or claim to state where you are in any area in your life.